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Free LinkedIn Headline & About Generator

Write a LinkedIn headline that actually gets found

Enter your job title, top skills and years of experience — get several ready-to-use headline options and a full About section instantly.

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Headline options

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About section

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Why your LinkedIn headline matters more than your job title

Your headline is the single most visible piece of text on LinkedIn — it shows up in search results, connection requests, comments and messages, often before a recruiter clicks into your full profile. LinkedIn's default is just your current job title, which wastes that space. A well-written headline works like a mini keyword-optimised pitch: it tells a recruiter scanning search results exactly what you do and why you're worth a closer look.

What makes a strong headline

  • Lead with searchable terms. Recruiters search LinkedIn the same way they'd search Google — by role and skill keywords. Put your job title and top skill early.
  • Add a specialty or outcome. "Marketing Manager" is generic. "Marketing Manager — Growing E-commerce Brands Through Paid Social" is memorable and specific.
  • Use the space you have. LinkedIn allows up to 220 characters — most people use under 50. Use the extra room for 2-3 real skills, not filler adjectives.
  • Skip empty buzzwords. Phrases like "passionate go-getter" and "results-driven synergy expert" say nothing recruiters can search for or trust.

Examples by profession

Sales: "B2B Sales Executive | SaaS & Enterprise Accounts | 6+ Years Exceeding Quota"

Software: "Backend Developer | Node.js, PostgreSQL & AWS | Building Scalable APIs"

Fresh graduate: "Business Graduate | Aspiring Data Analyst | SQL, Excel & Power BI"

Customer service: "Customer Support Specialist | 4+ Years Reducing Response Times & Boosting CSAT"

What belongs in your About section

Where your headline is a hook, your About section is where you tell the fuller story: what you do, what you're good at, and what kind of role or opportunity you're open to. A strong structure is a short opening line about your role and experience, a sentence naming your core skills, one concrete achievement with a number if possible, and a closing line inviting connection or opportunities. Write it in first person — LinkedIn's About section reads far better as a personal note than a résumé bullet list.

Common questions

How long should a LinkedIn headline be?

LinkedIn allows up to 220 characters, but only the first 60 or so show in search results and requests on most devices — put your strongest, most searchable terms first.

Should my headline just be my job title?

No — your job title alone wastes valuable search real estate. Add your core skills, specialty or industry so recruiters searching by keyword can find you.

Can I edit the generated text?

Yes, treat every generated headline and About section as a strong starting draft — adjust the wording so it genuinely sounds like you before publishing.

Next step

Once your LinkedIn profile is updated, make sure your CV uses matching wording — run it through the free Keyword Matcher against a real job posting, or start a new CV with the CV Builder.